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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Lord Sumption

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    In other news, Macfarlanes has rolled out its first brand refresh in at least 15 years, unveiling a bolder, more modern visual identity.

    The redesign introduces a modernised logo and a new colour palette that moves away from the conservative aesthetics you might expect from a traditional City law firm.
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    floral.tcla

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    In other news, Macfarlanes has rolled out its first brand refresh in at least 15 years, unveiling a bolder, more modern visual identity.

    The redesign introduces a modernised logo and a new colour palette that moves away from the conservative aesthetics you might expect from a traditional City law firm.
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    Am i blind or does that look exactly the same
     

    trainee4u

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    In other news, Macfarlanes has rolled out its first brand refresh in at least 15 years, unveiling a bolder, more modern visual identity.

    The redesign introduces a modernised logo and a new colour palette that moves away from the conservative aesthetics you might expect from a traditional City law firm.
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    when I'm a partner at Macfarlanes I'm gonna have a megapool in my megamansion.

    and then i'm gonna pee in it.
     

    Donna Paulsen

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    I submitted mine hours ago but I never felt so dead. Starting to get burned out from applications when I know others have done way more than me 💀
    Same - I think I'm just too much of a perfectionist with my applications. One application can take me days. I need to get a wriggle on and stop deeping it too much lol

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    Legallywhatever

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    deejaykay

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    Thanks very much - best of luck to you, too!

    Personally, I believe I needed to make a commitment to a legal career in order to take ownership of the process and make my applications stronger. I'm hoping that firms will look more favourably on a candidate who is already part-qualified, even if that means starting by self-funding.

    As you say, if we're lucky enough to have the option, why wait?
    Doing the same! Fellow career changer.
     
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    Donna Paulsen

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    1. Tell us why you decided to pursue a career as a solicitor.

    2. Why would you like to work for Blake Morgan?

    3. Please explain why you are interested in applying for one of our Training Contract places, and detail any additional skills, experiences or attributes that you'd like to bring to our attention. (Cover note)


    What would be the ideal word count for these questions? There's no word limit. Maybe 300 for the first two and whatever a page length is for the cover note? Idk
     

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